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Applying ratio in various contexts

Ratio, proportion and rates • Ratio and proportion

Key concepts

What you'll likely be quizzed about

  • A ratio represents a quantitative relationship between two numbers, indicating how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.
  • For example, a ratio of 3 to 2 signifies that for every 3 units of the first quantity, there are 2 units of the second.
  • Ratios can be expressed in various forms, including fractions, decimals, or with a colon (3:2).

Flashcards

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How do you calculate a missing quantity in a ratio?

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Set up a proportion based on the known quantities and solve for the unknown.

Key notes

Important points to keep in mind

Use the simplest form of ratios for clarity.

Ensure ratios are relevant to the context of the problem.

Always verify calculations when using ratios.

Practice converting ratios into fractions for better understanding.

Visual aids can help illustrate ratio relationships effectively.

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